How did the spread of humanism influence art during the Renaissance?

Humanism emphasized human potential, individual experience, and the importance of life on Earth. As these ideas spread, Renaissance artists increasingly portrayed people and worldly subjects, rather than focusing almost entirely on religious themes. This matches “Art focused more on the interests of people.” Wealthy families did patronize artists, but that describes a source of funding, not the main artistic influence of humanism.

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